HHS OCR report · 2014
American Family Care, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- American Family Care, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Alabama
- Individuals affected
- 2,588
- Submission date
- Sep 30, 2014
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On July 17, 2014, two password-protected, unencrypted laptop computers belonging to the covered entity (CE), American Family Care, were stolen from an employee’s vehicle while he was on business travel. The laptops contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,500 individuals, and included different types of data for different individuals, such as patients’ names, dates of visits, patient identification numbers, social security numbers, dates of birth, and specific health...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by American Family Care, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Family Care, Inc. | AL | Healthcare Provider | 7,200 | Jul 25, 2016 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the American Family Care, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,588 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 30, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from American Family Care, Inc. legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or American Family Care, Inc..